Articles for Tag: "newborn"

Study finds hospital births safer than home births 
Study finds hospital births safer than home births
Delivering outside a medical center leads to higher infant mortality levels.
Newborn immunity may be stronger than we think 
Newborn immunity may be stronger than we think
A new study finds that babies have a built-in anti-bacterial defense mechanism that works differently than adults. Learn more.
Illinois babies being tested for new disorder 
Illinois babies being tested for new disorder
The Illinois Department of Public Health will now join other states in screening newborns for a rare blood disease.
Early exposure to germs may reduce allergy, asthma risk later 
Early exposure to germs may reduce allergy, asthma risk later
One new study says parents may be taking too many precautions in cleaning for a new baby.
Can exercise during pregnancy make your baby smarter? 
Can exercise during pregnancy make your baby smarter?
A new study says moms-to-be who regularly exercise may be boosting their babies’ brain development.
Your unborn baby may hear more than you think 
Your unborn baby may hear more than you think
New research suggests that as babies learn to talk, they may recall words frequently heard while in the womb.
Prevent SIDS, keep your sleeping baby safe 
Prevent SIDS, keep your sleeping baby safe
Our pediatrician advises how to ensure your little ones is tucked away safely while asleep.